Scrape LinkedIn Profile
Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| linkedin_url | string | Yes | LinkedIn profile URL to scrape |
Examples
Scrape Profile Data:Error Responses
| Status Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 400 | Bad Request - Missing or invalid LinkedIn URL |
| 401 | Unauthorized - API key missing or invalid |
| 402 | Payment Required - Insufficient credits |
| 429 | Too Many Requests - Rate limit exceeded |
| 500 | Internal Server Error - Scraping service error |
Rate Limits
Rate limits vary by subscription tier:- Free Tier: 5 requests per minute
- Tier 1: 15 requests per minute
- Tier 2: 150 requests per minute
- Tier 3: 300 requests per minute
Notes
- Costs 2 credits per request
- Provides the most current profile data available
- Includes recent posts and activity when available
- May take longer than database lookups due to real-time scraping
- Some profiles may be private or have restricted access
Authorizations
API key authentication. Keys start with 'lk_'.
Query Parameters
LinkedIn profile URL to scrape for detailed information (e.g., 'https://www.linkedin.com/in/username')